91.   My friends and I used to dismiss the great dames as phonies who needed, in most cases, a powerful man for their ascent.

92.   Next to France, Smith is viewed by many as the second-most powerful man in the sport.

93.   NETHAWAY-COLUMN -- The dismissal of the Paula Jones lawsuit is more proof that powerful men who like to hit on vulnerable women have a friend in Bill.

94.   None was angrier than the hawkish home minister, L.K. Advani, the second most powerful man in the government.

95.   Next to Gaston, Pond is the most powerful man in the organization.

96.   Ney sculpted figures of powerful men, including Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston and King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

97.   Oddly enough, this most powerful man struggled with depression and feelings of worthlessness.

98.   No matter, Don King has become the most powerful man in boxing, constantly raising the purse standard and offering countless opportunities to top boxers.

99.   Often verging on tears, the women described an office environment in which they felt debased and abused by the most powerful man at the company.

100.   Of course, even the most powerful man in the world could not forsee how badly the Nets would fold.